This novel follows a day in the life of a British Bangladeshi family. It is meant to be a day of celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Islamic holy festival of sacrifice. However, as the pressures mount, it proves to be a day when the strains within the repressed family put it on the brink. The novel is a look at patriarchal repression and Bangladeshi-British society.

This compilation, the first in a series of books with short stories, is short enough to read over a cup of tea or coffee, or whenever you have some time to yourself, yet long enough to bring a tear to your eye or a smile to your face. In fact some people call them “bathroom stories” as that might be the only place you get five minutes peace and quiet to yourself.

Hollywood director Thelonius Kapp has bought and restored the medieval abbey of St Pierre la Croix in the south of France. He is there with his young wife, the globally acclaimed pop singer, Salome to inaugurate a three day retreat. Three deaths on the first day test the deductive powers of Irish detective Ulysses F Donaghue who is attending the retreat with lifelong friend Dr Clothilde Blanche.

A group of archaeologists, tourists and journalists gather in the Vallée des Prêtres in the Franco-Italian Alps. The renowned Sir Hilary Compton is there to authenticate Bronze Age rock drawings recently discovered by his young protégé, Oliver Hardcastle. Private investigator, Ulysses Donaghue, on a walking tour of the Alps, is called upon to investigate Hardcastle's untimely death.

Set in Britain in the nineties, two young girls change each others lives in the face of a raving revolution. There's men, there's drugs, there's freedom, but at what cost? A story of friendship, laughter and also tragedy. Sometimes a friendship is the only thing that can save you. You will love these charming characters who portray such a relevant story today, based on the authors own experiences

While staying at Smugglers Cove for the school holidays, four children get caught up in a thrilling adventure while exploring Bracknesh Castle. This ruined fortress sits on the outskirts of the village and, as the children soon discover, holds more secrets than they could ever imagine.

Jonas is a teenager, living with his guardian and friend at Aspen Estates, the home his mother left to him. He must deal with his conflicting feelings for his best friend, Bartzen and the girl he loves while being spied on by the new footman.

You’ll love this fun and informative guide to one of the world’s great cities. Consult this interactive London guidebook—written just for kids—for fun facts, information, and tips about getting the most out of your visit.